Category: Cosplay

Kelly Sue DeConnick on New CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 at GGC13

GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend
GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend

The Carol Corps was in force at GeekGirlCon 2013 in Seattle as writer Kelly Sue DeConnick made her first appearance at the third annual celebration of women in geek culture.

 

Geeks of all genders cheered as the Captain Marvel and Avengers Assemble writer took the stage. It was the first con where Captain Marvel cosplayers outnumbered the every-popular Black Widows, Harleys and Ivy’s. That fan devotion is part of the Captain’s success and big plans in 2014.

 

As part of the All-New Marvel Now initiative Captain Marvel will get a new number one. I asked DeConnick about the reasons for starting at one and how it inspires her to write for the fan-favorite Avenger. Continue reading Kelly Sue DeConnick on New CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 at GGC13

Here’s Why GeekGirlCon

GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend
GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend

Why GeekGirlCon you may ask?

 

Not only is it an incredible gathering for all lovers of comics, gaming, sci-fi and cosplay but you will learn and be inspired it.

 

Today it really hit home why we need this open, inclusive environment for geeks of all types, genders, backgrounds. Continue reading Here’s Why GeekGirlCon

Michael Fassbender Updates ASSASSIN’S CREED Movie

Michael Fassbender in Prometheus courtesy 20th Century Fox

Michael Fassbender (Prometheus, X-Men: First Class) has two huge movies coming out. Fassbender reteams with director Ridley Scott on The Counselor and director Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave.

 

The project fanboys and girls are most excited about after X-Men: Days of Future Fast is the movie based on the video game Assassin’s Creed. Continue reading Michael Fassbender Updates ASSASSIN’S CREED Movie

CAPTAIN MARVEL Goes Cosmic

Captain Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel
Captain Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel

Carol Danvers is a fan-favorite Avenger and in 2014 she’s going higher! At New York Comic Con Marvel revealed an All-New Captain Marvel #1 by current writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist David Lopez.

 

“We’re taking her cosmic,” announced DeConnick at the panel, “We are taking her into space in a Flash Gordon / Buck Rogers, my way or the highway kind of way.”

 

When DeConnick launched a new solo series she focused on Carol’s experience as a pilot and that will continue to be an inspiration to writing the Avenger. Continue reading CAPTAIN MARVEL Goes Cosmic

Get to GEEKGIRLCON

Captain Marvel #15 courtesy Marvel
Captain Marvel #15 courtesy Marvel

Just 1 week until GeekGirlCon 2013 in Seattle. The convention is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the legacy of women in all aspects of geek culture, including science and technology; comics, the arts, and literature; and game play and game design.

 

Denise Crosby (Lt. Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation) and writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Avengers Assemble)  and professional cosplayer Chaka Cumberbatch are first time special celebrity guests. Continue reading Get to GEEKGIRLCON

Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend
Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend

Build a bigger con and they will come!

 

Thousands of comic book and sci-fi fans packed the Oregon Convention Center for Rose City Comic Con this weekend. In just one year the Portland con quadrupled its show size with more celebrity guests, more panels, more game tournaments and more everything geek-tastic in a town that’s known for comics.

 

Avery Brooks who played Captain Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a huge draw and among the brand new celebrity faces greeting Northwest fans for the first time. Some of the faithful brought DS9 comic books, Continue reading Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

WALK FOR WISHES Super Hero Style

Walk For Wishes 2013 photo by ComicsBlend.com
Walk For Wishes 2013 photo by ComicsBlend.com

Because of heroic kids Make-A-Wish of Washington and Alaska chose a superhero theme for this year’s Walk For Wishes.

 

Families and friends (and some doggies) came out dressed as their favorite comic book heroes braving the stormy Seattle elements to celebrate the money raised and to walk for the kids.

 

Thor must have been watching because after a heavy rainstorm and thunder the bad weather calmed down quickly. Continue reading WALK FOR WISHES Super Hero Style